Another name for cactus

Cactus is also called Xianba cactus, flame, Overlord tree, fire cactus, and cow tongue in Quzhou and other places

Living habits of cactus

It is native to tropical, subtropical arid and desert areas. The soil in the air is very dry, and cactus can only survive with the help of stored water

It is native to tropical and subtropical Alpine arid areas. There is a shortage of water, drought and low temperature. The pulpy plants are relatively short, and their leaves are mostly in the shape of rosette. By reducing the harm of high mountain wind and strong light, we can reduce the evaporation of water

Species native to tropical rain forests do not grow in soil. They like to attach to trunks and rocks, and their habits are similar to epiphytic orchids

Morphological characteristics of cactus

It is a tufted succulent shrub. The upper part is wide, obovate, nearly oval, the front end is round, the edge is irregular, and the whole body is hairless; The thorn is basically yellow, with a sharp tip and thick drill, which is bent inward and the root is flat and short

Most of them are oblate. And glabrous, light yellow or brown. The flowering period is between June and December

Cactus flower language

The heart is strong and can carry on the love all the time

Gu Yun: the creator is at the beginning, and the palm is soft; Delicate as water, easy to fall

The heart of cactus is hard on the outside and soft on the inside